The Inspired Business Podcast - 20 | Am I Messing Up My Kids? My Daughter Reveals What Life With an Entrepreneur Mom Is Really Like

20 | Am I Messing Up My Kids? My Daughter Reveals What Life With an Entrepreneur Mom Is Really Like

01/23/23 • 25 min

Is it really possible to pursue a dream and motherhood at the same time? I hear a lot of women say they feel called to write a book, launch a podcast, start a business, pursue a speaking or coaching ministry... yet they’re afraid there’s no way they can manage it without sacrificing time or attention for their kids. Family is priority; therefore, their dreams must wait. Or so they fear. But is that really true?
I don’t think so. And neither does my family. In this special episode, you’ll hear from my firstborn daughter (a sophomore in high school now) about what it’s really like to live with a mom who has her head in the clouds (sometimes) or at least in her computer (most of the time), and how that has affected her upbringing. Her answers might surprise you. And they will for sure encourage you.
Highlights:

This episode is “totes” cool (not)
Being there matters
Mom working from home motivates kids to become independent problem solvers
Adapting to one another’s schedules is part of the process
Advantages of having caregivers who aren’t Mom and Dad
How being distracted by deadlines appears to the family
Positives about having parents who work from home
Perseverance, problem solving, and determination
Demonstrating the value of doing what you love

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Becky’s books

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This episode is “totes” cool (not)
Being there matters
Mom working from home motivates kids to become independent problem solvers
Adapting to one another’s schedules is part of the process
Advantages of having caregivers who aren’t Mom and Dad
How being distracted by deadlines appears to the family
Positives about having parents who work from home
Perseverance, problem solving, and determination
Demonstrating the value of doing what you love

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Becky’s books

Previous Episode

19 | Online Courses and Coaching Programs Are Not the Secret to Your Success

New year, new goals? Great. How are you planning to reach them? If you’re like most content creators and entrepreneurs, chances are you’re eyeing a new coaching program or online course in hopes it’ll help level up your business. But there’s a reason many courses fall flat. And it might surprise you.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing some tough love on the real reason you’re not making any progress, and how ONE important decision will make the difference between hitting your goals this year... or not.
Highlights:

How I find joy in January
The one thing you MUST do if you hope to reach your goals this year
What actually makes a difference in your business growth (it’s not the course or program you choose)
Some pathetic stats about online course completion
Solidarity for the course junkies out there
You are your own missing piece... the craftsman uses the tools
What James says about online coaching and courses

Resources mentioned in this episode:

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.” (James 1:22-25)

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21 | How Doing Less Can Lead to More Sales: Three Tips for Simplifying Your Online Business in Order to Scale Your Results

Are you ready to make more sales without spreading yourself thin? That’s the goal of scaling an online business, but it requires some prep work. In this episode we’ll talk about the difference between seasons of expansion and seasons of selection, and how one leads to the other. I’m giving you a peek under the hood of The Inspired Business today and sharing what’s working for me, what totally flopped last year, and how I’m planning to grow without making myself crazy. Then we’ll wrap up with three big tips for simplifying your business so you can scale your results to new heights.
Highlights:

My word for the year: simplify
What pre-simplification looks like (maybe you can relate)
Wins and losses in 2022
How I shed $4K in one month (not recommended)
We can do our due diligence, but one part of the decision process is not up to us
Experimentation/Expansion vs. Selection/Simplification
My two goals for this year
My primary strategies for growth
Three key tips for simplifying your business in order to scale your results

Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Inspired Business Guide Bundle
Profitable Digital Products Method
The Funnel Club
Want to partner with Becky by hosting a digital products masterclass? Contact her at [email protected].